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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Shweta Sharma

Japan foreign ministry criticised over costumes used in anti-terror drill

Japan’s foreign ministry criticised for drills stereotypical depictions of a Middle Eastern or Muslim ‘terrorist’ - (X/MofaJapan_jp)

Japan’s foreign ministry has come under fire after costumes used to depict terrorists in an anti-terror drill were criticised as stereotypical depictions of a Middle Eastern or Muslim “terrorist”.

The ministry shared pictures of the 10 September drill showing people playing terrorists wearing a headscarf resembling a traditional Arab keffiyeh, a headdress featuring a distinctive woven pattern.

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